Non-specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 655.0
Central nervous system malformation in fetus affecting management of mother
  • 2015
  • Non-Billable Code

  • There are 3 ICD-9-CM codes below 655.0 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Applies To
  • Fetal or suspected fetal:
    • anencephaly
    • hydrocephalus
    • spina bifida (with myelomeningocele)
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 655.0:
  • Anencephalus, anencephaly 740.0
    • fetal, affecting management of pregnancy 655.0
  • Hydrocephalic fetus
    • affecting management or pregnancy 655.0
  • Hydrocephalus (acquired) (external) (internal) (malignant) (noncommunicating) (obstructive) (recurrent) 331.4
    • fetal affecting management of pregnancy 655.0
  • Pregnancy (single) (uterine) (without sickness) V22.2
  • Spina bifida (aperta) 741.9
    • fetal (suspected), affecting management of pregnancy 655.0
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